UCLA Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) 1 is six-week class series that introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of mindfulness. It is an excellent course for those new to mindfulness or experienced practitioners that want a refresher. This class will have less than 30 students and includes a mix of short lecture, guided meditation, discussion and Q & A.

Class meets for 2 hours per week for six weeks. Students are encouraged to complete daily meditation practice starting at five minutes per day and working up to twenty minutes per day by the end of the course. Students may download the free app "UCLA Mindful" that includes access to guided meditations. 

These mindfulness concepts will be covered: Overview of Mindfulness, Mindfulness of the Body, Obstacles to Mindfulness, Mindfulness to Help with Physical Pain, Working with Difficult Emotions, Cultivating Positive Emotions, Working with Difficult Thoughts, Mindful Interactions

These mindfulness practices will be guided: Sitting Meditation, Eating Meditation, Daily life Meditations, Relational Mindfulness, Walking Meditation, Standing Meditation, Movement Meditation, Practices to Develop Positive Emotions

Continuing Education credits (CEs) are available for psychologists and nurses in Hawaii. Please see the link on the checkout page for more details.

Parking: Please find street parking for free.

Finding the Classroom: Upon entering the Entrepreneurs Sandbox, please walk up the stairs or take the elevator to the presentation classroom on the second floor.

Discounts: Seniors, UH Students: $165. Hardship or underserved community-member scholarships are available. Please email me at noah@thismomentmindfulness.com. If you would like to request a discounted ticket or inquire about a scholarship.